Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)
The South African Government has welcomed the swearing in of the Lesotho Interim Political Authority in Maseru today. Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad described the ceremony as an important step in the restoration of political stability in Lesotho and called on all Basothos to support the interim process which will lead to fresh elections within eighteen months.
The Interim Political Authority (IPA), which is composed of two members each from the twelve political parties in Lesotho, was sworn-in today at a ceremony held at the Palace of Justice in Maseru. The South African High Commissioner in Maseru, Mr Japhet Ndlovu attended the ceremony on behalf of the South African Government.
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRETORIA 9 DECEMBER 1998